Samsung maintains top rating in gov't export control compliance program

Samsung Electronics was evaluated as AAA, the highest grade in the Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for export control, by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, the company said Monday. The ICP is the government’s certification system for companies that show exemplary compliance with export control regulations for strategic items such as semiconductors, network equipment and other goods. These goods are regulated for national security reasons and require administrative procedures to obtain export licenses. The ministry has been operating the ICP for strategic items under a three-tier grading system — AAA, AA and A — to enhance export transparency and efficiency in the export control capabilities of companies. Companies designated as ICP receive administrative benefits such as faster export license reviews and simplified documentation. Samsung Electronics has maintained the AAA grade since the program’s introduction in 2014. The designation is valid for a period of three years. In the recent evaluation, Samsung Electronics received the grade due to the CEO's commitment tWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times